Epiphany
From the Christian festival on January 6 commemorating the visit of the three wise men to the newborn Jesus. In English, the term also denotes a sudden insight or realization.
Meaning and origin
Epiphany derives its name from the Christian holy day of January 6, which celebrates the manifestation of Jesus to the Gentiles represented by the Magi.
How to pronounce Epiphany
| English (US) | ih-PIF-uh-nee |
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